Question

In laws bought an unwanted Nursery Furniture Set for baby's room

I already know how rotten I sound because I feel like a complete brat but today I got email from Walmart that my order was ready for pick up?.. My inlaws bought an espresso color crib, nightstand, changing table and mattress combo which is extremely nice of them and the thought is greatly appreciated but it's not what I want for my daughters nursery, like at all. I really don't mean to sound like a snob but I wasn't asking, inquiring, wanting or needing help with getting these items. We just moved into a new house with some extra bedrooms and I really have a certain look set in my heart (white furniture, sleigh crib, etc.) this is NOTHING like I was wanting. My bf thinks I'm being completely rude and selfish. Maybe I am? maybe I shouldn't care and should just be grateful and scratch the ideas of everything I wanted with a huge thank you on my face but it's a little annoying. I don't know what to doo...UGH

Mom Answers

you could always take the furniture back if they have something close to what you want.
If you dont mind hurt feelings that is
If you do then you kinda just have to suck it up and be thankful. Sucks I know

Yes, ideally your in-laws should have let you know they wanted to get furniture for the baby's room and asked what you wanted. However at this point, I think you should accept the gift with grace and gratefulness, realize how generous it was of them, and send a nice thank you card. Set up the nice new furniture they bought you and take all the money you're saving to buy your dream stroller, baby clothes, and other things you dream about having for your baby. It really is a nice and generous gift, even if not what you pictured, and honestly, they probably saw the set, said to themselves, "Look how beautiful. Let's get this for our new grandbaby." It was an act of love. Force yourself to see it for what it is and tell yourself having your "dream" furniture is not as important as your relationship with your in-laws. There's really not anything else you can do but change your perspective and find new dreams to fulfill besides furniture.

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